Monthly Archives: October 2011

NBA cancels all games through Nov. 30 (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

NEW YORK – The NBA will play a shortened season — if it plays at all — after labor negotiations broke down for the second time in a week. NBA Commissioner David Stern canceled all November games on Friday, the … Continue reading →

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Building an Ongoing Case For A New Wall in Mortgage Rates

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

We’ve spoken in the past about “walls” that crop up in the course of Mortgage Rate movements.  We’re now seeing a similar case for 4.25% as it continues to insulate borrowers from higher rates even during the recent (October) weakness … Continue reading →

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Aon Profit, Brokerage Revenues Up in Q3; Hewitt Costs Take a Bite

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

Aon Corp. reported a profit jump for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011. Net income increased 38 percent to $198 million, compared to $144 million for the prior year quarter. Total corporate revenue increased 51 percent to $2.7 billion … Continue reading →

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Zurich, Marine Agency Corp. Launch Program for Bodywork Shops, Spas, Salons

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

Zurich and Marine Agency Corporation are offering a new insurance program for tattoo and micropigmentation artists, body piercers, massage therapists, estheticians, and cosmetologists. The Day Spas, Tattoo Studios and Salons program is a commercial insurance package and offers the following … Continue reading →

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Southern California Couple and Mother Arrested in Alleged Ponzi Scheme

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

A Southern California couple and their mother were arrested and have been charged with violating multiple sections of the state’s penal code and corporations code, it was announced Thursday. Arrested were Anthony Trae Carlson, 42, Mariah Waterfall O’Brien, 40, and … Continue reading →

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Q3 Earnings Report: Transatlantic, W.R. Berkley Post Lower Profits

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor

New York-headquartered international reinsurer Transatlantic Holdings reported third-quarter net income of $68 million, down significantly from $134 million one year ago. The earnings were hurt by $71 million of pre-tax net catastrophe costs (net of reinsurance and net reinstatement premiums) … Continue reading →

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N. Carolina meeting with NCAA about infractions (AP)

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

INDIANAPOLIS – North Carolina officials are appearing before an NCAA infractions committee regarding infractions by its football program. Friday’s hearing at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Indianapolis will determine whether UNC’s self-imposed penalties — including vacated wins from 2008 and … Continue reading →

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Workplaces Feel The Impact of Obesity

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

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House Passes Measure to Correct Medicaid Glitch

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

The House easily passed a bill Thursday to strike out part of President Barack Obama’s health care law in a vote that had the White House’s strong support — but much less from House Democrats. The bill, which passed 262-157, … Continue reading →

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2.5 Million California Children Exposed to Secondhand Smoke

Written on October 28, 2011 by Editor - Health News

As many as 2.5 million California children are exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes, even as rates of smoking continue to decline in the state, according to the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. About 560,000 youths live in … Continue reading →

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